Photographing glass, metal, and glossy surfaces depends on controlling reflections, not erasing them. With careful light placement, large diffused sources, and black and white cards, you can shape highlights, preserve form, and keep distractions out of the frame.
Essential Concepts: Control reflections with angle, size, and placement; use large diffused light; shape surfaces with black and white cards; keep backgrounds deliberate; the camera records the surface’s surroundings.
